Project Grant 2247315
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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